Yes, I really hope one might be spared. I honestly think there's merit in it, even if it might not become apparent during our life-times.

I'll bet the original owners of the Cutty Sark lost little sleep over what would happen to it when it was no longer able to earn its keep.

And as for the Lyneham Comet - noooooooooo.... too late ...

http://wingsofhistory.net/features/the-axeman-cometh/